SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DEM MANDYLION
A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE MANDYLION Russian, Moscow, circa 1900 Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Against a gold tooled background, the patterns of the borders emulating contemporary cloisonné enamel oklads, the garments with rich chrysography. The edges minimally chipped, the gilding partially rubbed. 31 x 26.4 cm.
A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE MANDYLION Russian, Moscow, circa 1900 Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Against a gold tooled background, the patterns of the borders emulating contemporary cloisonné enamel oklads, the garments with rich chrysography. The edges minimally chipped, the gilding partially rubbed. 31 x 26.4 cm.
